King's Building, Grade I listed building in City of Westminster, United Kingdom.
Description
King's Building is an eight-story structure at King's College London featuring classical architecture and multiple teaching spaces throughout its levels. The building forms part of the riverside frontage of Somerset House with administrative offices and lecture theaters distributed across its floors.
History
Sir Robert Smirke designed this building in 1829 to complete the riverside frontage of Somerset House, with construction finishing in 1831. It served as the final element in establishing the architectural composition of this early 19th-century complex.
Culture
The Great Hall within King's Building hosts annual Fellows Dinners, press conferences, and exhibitions curated by King's College London Archives.
Practical
The building is easily accessible on foot from the riverside area and sits centrally in Westminster. Keep in mind that it is an active university building, so access may be limited during certain hours or for specific areas.
Did you know?
The entrance foyer contains two marble statues gifted by Frida Mond in 1923, representing classical figures from antiquity. These sculptures embody the college's founding ideals through their symbolic presence in the building's most visible space.
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